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Thorn, Eli J – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Eli J Thorn – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947152   NAID File Unit: 38947150     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452845

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stoneham

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Berks

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38947152

NAID File Unit: 38947150

Microform: M1817

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