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Harris, James – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Harris – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38933019   NAID File Unit: 38933017     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448130

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Barnstable

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Halifax

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38933019

NAID File Unit: 38933017

Microform: M1817

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