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Waters, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Joseph Waters – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948567   NAID File Unit: 38948564     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453277

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 2,

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Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 38948567

NAID File Unit: 38948564

Microform: M1817

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