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Colwell, Richard – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Richard Colwell – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38927508   NAID File Unit: 38927506     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446486

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Sandwich

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38927508

NAID File Unit: 38927506

Microform: M1817

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