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Manes, William B – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William B Manes – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38938952   NAID File Unit: 38938950     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450084

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 21,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38938952

NAID File Unit: 38938950

Microform: M1817

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