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Harper, Spencer – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Spencer Harper – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38906610   NAID File Unit: 38906608     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439716

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38906610

NAID File Unit: 38906608

Microform: M1817

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