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Washington, John – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Washington – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948437   NAID File Unit: 38948435     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453250

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September ,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Deerfield

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Tailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948437

NAID File Unit: 38948435

Microform: M1817

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