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Penniwell, Elias – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Elias Penniwell – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38942137   NAID File Unit: 38942134     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451158

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: DOVER

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: cold

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38942137

NAID File Unit: 38942134

Microform: M1817

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