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Davis, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Davis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38928642   NAID File Unit: 38928640     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446756

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

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Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Halifax

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38928642

NAID File Unit: 38928640

Microform: M1817

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