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Davis, John – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Davis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38928559   NAID File Unit: 38928556     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446709

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newton

Residence

State born: 

County born: Cumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38928559

NAID File Unit: 38928556

Microform: M1817

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