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Dooly, Willis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Willis Dooly – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38903124   NAID File Unit: 38903121     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19438680

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38903124

NAID File Unit: 38903121

Microform: M1817

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