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Francis, Benjamin D – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Benjamin D Francis – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38930625   NAID File Unit: 38930623     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447316

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waltham

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: new york city

Occupation: Porter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light colored

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38930625

NAID File Unit: 38930623

Microform: M1817

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