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Wales, David – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

David Wales – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947927   NAID File Unit: 38947925     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453098

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: cold

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38947927

NAID File Unit: 38947925

Microform: M1817

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