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Schank, Elias – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Elias Schank – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38944475   NAID File Unit: 38944472     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451953

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lowell

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: hemington

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38944475

NAID File Unit: 38944472

Microform: M1817

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