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Jefferson, Austin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Austin Jefferson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38935498   NAID File Unit: 38935496     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448928

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: cambridge

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Chatham

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38935498

NAID File Unit: 38935496

Microform: M1817

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