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Carter, Miles – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Miles Carter – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926702   NAID File Unit: 38926700     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446212

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Bedford

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTSMOUTH

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazle

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38926702

NAID File Unit: 38926700

Microform: M1817

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