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Gains, William R – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William R Gains – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38930960   NAID File Unit: 38930957     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447393

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roxbury

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Fredericsburgh

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38930960

NAID File Unit: 38930957

Microform: M1817

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