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McElwain, Frank – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Frank McElwain – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964502   NAID File Unit: 38964499     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457282

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 14, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOWLING GREEN

Residence

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

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38964502

NAID File Unit: 38964499

Microform: M1817

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