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Cravens, Willis – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Willis Cravens – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38902291   NAID File Unit: 38902289     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438461

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Adair

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38902291

NAID File Unit: 38902289

Microform: M1817

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