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Cissell, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

William Cissell – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38900934   NAID File Unit: 38900932     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438050

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Marion

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38900934

NAID File Unit: 38900932

Microform: M1817

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