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St John, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William St John – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38946046   NAID File Unit: 38946044     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452425

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ORLEANS

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38946046

NAID File Unit: 38946044

Microform: M1817

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