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Parrish, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Parrish – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38914278   NAID File Unit: 38914276     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442329

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 28, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38914278

NAID File Unit: 38914276

Microform: M1817

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