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Holkens, Samuel – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Samuel Holkens – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38934280   NAID File Unit: 38934278     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448558

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: DOVER

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38934280

NAID File Unit: 38934278

Microform: M1817

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