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Fairfax, Miles – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Miles Fairfax – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38929867   NAID File Unit: 38929865     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447061

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roxbury

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fairfax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38929867

NAID File Unit: 38929865

Microform: M1817

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