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Martin, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

James Martin – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38911624   NAID File Unit: 38911622     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441217

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lee

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38911624

NAID File Unit: 38911622

Microform: M1817

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