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McNamara, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Henry McNamara – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38912136   NAID File Unit: 38912133     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441390

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: 

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Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Shelby

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38912136

NAID File Unit: 38912133

Microform: M1817

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