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Freeman, William H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William H Freeman – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38930800   NAID File Unit: 38930798     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447376

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BELCHERTOWN

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: BELCHERTOWN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38930800

NAID File Unit: 38930798

Microform: M1817

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