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Jones, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Jones – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38936868   NAID File Unit: 38936865     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449385

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: TAUNTON

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Chatham

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38936868

NAID File Unit: 38936865

Microform: M1817

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