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Ferguson, John W – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John W Ferguson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38930045   NAID File Unit: 38930043     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447158

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: ALEXANDRIA

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38930045

NAID File Unit: 38930043

Microform: M1817

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