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King, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John King – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38937371   NAID File Unit: 38937369     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449565

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: townsend

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Coal Heaver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38937371

NAID File Unit: 38937369

Microform: M1817

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