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Thornton, Frank – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Frank Thornton – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947184   NAID File Unit: 38947181     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452855

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Orleans

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Leesburg

Occupation: Trader

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38947184

NAID File Unit: 38947181

Microform: M1817

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