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Owens, Nelson – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Nelson Owens – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38941577   NAID File Unit: 38941575     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450936

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

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Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38941577

NAID File Unit: 38941575

Microform: M1817

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