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Washington, George – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

George Washington – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948361   NAID File Unit: 38948358     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453224

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: CHAMBERSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948361

NAID File Unit: 38948358

Microform: M1817

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