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Givens, Peter – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Peter Givens – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38904972   NAID File Unit: 38904968     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439256

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: 

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Residence

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

County born: Hopkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38904972

NAID File Unit: 38904968

Microform: M1817

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