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McCracken, Charles – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Charles McCracken – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38912008   NAID File Unit: 38912005     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441397

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

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

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38912008

NAID File Unit: 38912005

Microform: M1817

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