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Smith, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Smith – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917430   NAID File Unit: 38917411     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443443

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Light (Lt or Li)

Record Info

NAID: 38917430

NAID File Unit: 38917411

Microform: M1817

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