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Gaul, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Lewis Gaul – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38931302   NAID File Unit: 38931299     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447559

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roxbury

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: BOSTON

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38931302

NAID File Unit: 38931299

Microform: M1817

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