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Dawson, Preston – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Preston Dawson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38902894   NAID File Unit: 38902890     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438642

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38902894

NAID File Unit: 38902890

Microform: M1817

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