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Irving, John B – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John B Irving – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38934888   NAID File Unit: 38934885     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448714

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 1, 1864

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Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Nova Scotia

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38934888

NAID File Unit: 38934885

Microform: M1817

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