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

Robert Thornton – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947200   NAID File Unit: 38947198     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452864

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: cambridge

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: POTTSVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38947200

NAID File Unit: 38947198

Microform: M1817

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