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Porter, Benjamin F – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Benjamin F Porter – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38942616   NAID File Unit: 38942613     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451252

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsfield

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: WILLIAMSTOWN

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38942616

NAID File Unit: 38942613

Microform: M1817

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