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Gale, David – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

David Gale – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38931021   NAID File Unit: 38931019     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447412

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Clyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38931021

NAID File Unit: 38931019

Microform: M1817

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