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Owen, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Owen – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38941556   NAID File Unit: 38941554     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450982

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTOWN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38941556

NAID File Unit: 38941554

Microform: M1817

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