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Holmes, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Holmes – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38934438   NAID File Unit: 38934435     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448562

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cambridge

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: FREDERICKSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38934438

NAID File Unit: 38934435

Microform: M1817

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