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Shrewsbury, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Shrewsbury – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916885   NAID File Unit: 38916882     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443296

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: bowling green

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Kanawha

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brn

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38916885

NAID File Unit: 38916882

Microform: M1817

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