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Carpenter, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Carpenter – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926478   NAID File Unit: 38926475     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446207

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worcester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: grey

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38926478

NAID File Unit: 38926475

Microform: M1817

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