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Shields, Philip – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Philip Shields – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38944718   NAID File Unit: 38944716     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451984

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ATTLEBOROUGH

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38944718

NAID File Unit: 38944716

Microform: M1817

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