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Cherry, Nelson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Nelson Cherry – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926983   NAID File Unit: 38926981     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446312

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dorchester

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: washington

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38926983

NAID File Unit: 38926981

Microform: M1817

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