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Gant, William H – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William H Gant – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38931135   NAID File Unit: 38931132     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447484

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worcester

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: Charles

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38931135

NAID File Unit: 38931132

Microform: M1817

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