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Marks, John A – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John A Marks – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38911510   NAID File Unit: 38911508     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441239

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38911510

NAID File Unit: 38911508

Microform: M1817

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