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Coke, Benjamin F – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Benjamin F Coke – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38927272   NAID File Unit: 38927270     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446357

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dorchester

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38927272

NAID File Unit: 38927270

Microform: M1817

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