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Smith, Abraham – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Abraham Smith – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945011   NAID File Unit: 38945009     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452116

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38945011

NAID File Unit: 38945009

Microform: M1817

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