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Whiting, Robert – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Robert Whiting – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38921277   NAID File Unit: 38921275     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444757

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38921277

NAID File Unit: 38921275

Microform: M1817

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