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Thompson, John A – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John A Thompson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947091   NAID File Unit: 38947089     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452847

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 18,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dorchester

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38947091

NAID File Unit: 38947089

Microform: M1817

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