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Saunders, Jacob – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Jacob Saunders – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916420   NAID File Unit: 38916417     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443133

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4th District

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Russell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Wooly

Hair color: Cold

Record Info

NAID: 38916420

NAID File Unit: 38916417

Microform: M1817

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