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Porter, Charles – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Charles Porter – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38914816   NAID File Unit: 38914813     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442514

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Bk

Hair color: Bk

Record Info

NAID: 38914816

NAID File Unit: 38914813

Microform: M1817

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