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Turner, Ransom – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Ransom Turner – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38971792   NAID File Unit: 38971789     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458629

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LONDON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Harlan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38971792

NAID File Unit: 38971789

Microform: M1817

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