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Washington, Peter – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Peter Washington – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948454   NAID File Unit: 38948452     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453252

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: BEAUFORT

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948454

NAID File Unit: 38948452

Microform: M1817

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