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Washington, George – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

George Washington – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948264   NAID File Unit: 38948259     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453248

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948264

NAID File Unit: 38948259

Microform: M1817

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