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James, George W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

George W James – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38935424   NAID File Unit: 38935421     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448841

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ward 6 Boston

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: milton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38935424

NAID File Unit: 38935421

Microform: M1817

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