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Thomas, Josiah – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Josiah Thomas – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38946838   NAID File Unit: 38946836     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452723

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ashburnham

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: ASHBURNHAM

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38946838

NAID File Unit: 38946836

Microform: M1817

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