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Cornish, John E – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John E Cornish – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38927889   NAID File Unit: 38927886     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446537

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Cecil

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Coloured

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38927889

NAID File Unit: 38927886

Microform: M1817

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