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Ware, Alexander – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Alexander Ware – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948140   NAID File Unit: 38948138     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453158

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DORCHESTER

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: FREDERICKSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38948140

NAID File Unit: 38948138

Microform: M1817

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