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Patten, Joseph Lewis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Joseph Lewis Patten – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38941908   NAID File Unit: 38941905     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451056

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Munroe

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38941908

NAID File Unit: 38941905

Microform: M1817

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