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Martin, Russ – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Russ Martin – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38911643   NAID File Unit: 38911641     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441222

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38911643

NAID File Unit: 38911641

Microform: M1817

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