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Nichols, William J H – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William J H Nichols – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38941191   NAID File Unit: 38941189     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450884

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: ALEXANDRIA

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38941191

NAID File Unit: 38941189

Microform: M1817

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