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Whiting, John L – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John L Whiting – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38949263   NAID File Unit: 38949260     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453440

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cambridge

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38949263

NAID File Unit: 38949260

Microform: M1817

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