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Sparks, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

George Sparks – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917705   NAID File Unit: 38917703     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443591

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 23, 1864

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38917705

NAID File Unit: 38917703

Microform: M1817

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