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Michaels, William – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Michaels – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38939693   NAID File Unit: 38939690     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450414

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hinsdale

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: LENOX

Occupation: Gardner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38939693

NAID File Unit: 38939690

Microform: M1817

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