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Jones, Willis – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Willis Jones – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38937057   NAID File Unit: 38937055     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449451

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: richmond

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38937057

NAID File Unit: 38937055

Microform: M1817

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