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Smith, William – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Smith – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945540   NAID File Unit: 38945538     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452270

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worcester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: FREDERICKSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38945540

NAID File Unit: 38945538

Microform: M1817

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