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Sheldon, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

James Sheldon – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916807   NAID File Unit: 38916805     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443229

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 13, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Charlestown

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38916807

NAID File Unit: 38916805

Microform: M1817

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