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Rhodes, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Rhodes – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38943282   NAID File Unit: 38943280     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451514

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 22,

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roxbury

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: HARRISBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38943282

NAID File Unit: 38943280

Microform: M1817

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