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Grayson, John – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Grayson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38932055   NAID File Unit: 38932052     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447876

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: worcester

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: PROVIDENCE

Occupation: Chemical Worker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38932055

NAID File Unit: 38932052

Microform: M1817

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