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Whiting, Thomas – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Thomas Whiting – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38949280   NAID File Unit: 38949278     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453502

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lowell

Residence

State born: England

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38949280

NAID File Unit: 38949278

Microform: M1817

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