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Gentry, George – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

George Gentry – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38904774   NAID File Unit: 38904771     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439202

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Jessamine

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38904774

NAID File Unit: 38904771

Microform: M1817

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