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Spry, John F – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John F Spry – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945729   NAID File Unit: 38945727     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452342

Company: k

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fairhaven

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Mariner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38945729

NAID File Unit: 38945727

Microform: M1817

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