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Perry, William H – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William H Perry – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38942227   NAID File Unit: 38942225     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451175

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WESTPORT

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: SOUTH KINGSTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38942227

NAID File Unit: 38942225

Microform: M1817

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