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Washington, George – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

George Washington – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948340   NAID File Unit: 38948317     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453218

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: lawrence

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fauquier

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948340

NAID File Unit: 38948317

Microform: M1817

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