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Meeks, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Charles Meeks – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38912159   NAID File Unit: 38912157     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441421

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4th District

Residence

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

County born: ???

Town born: ???

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38912159

NAID File Unit: 38912157

Microform: M1817

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