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Edwards, William – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Edwards – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38929530   NAID File Unit: 38929528     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446975

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

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

County born: Nicholas

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38929530

NAID File Unit: 38929528

Microform: M1817

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