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Palmer, Wesley – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Wesley Palmer – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38966308   NAID File Unit: 38966305     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457643

Company: 

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38966308

NAID File Unit: 38966305

Microform: M1817

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