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

John Thompson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947072   NAID File Unit: 38947070     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452840

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: lee

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38947072

NAID File Unit: 38947070

Microform: M1817

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