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Thompson, James – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Thompson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947035   NAID File Unit: 38947033     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452825

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: South Scitual

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38947035

NAID File Unit: 38947033

Microform: M1817

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