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Butler, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Butler – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926240   NAID File Unit: 38926238     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446067

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FITCHBURG

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: HILTON HEAD

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38926240

NAID File Unit: 38926238

Microform: M1817

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