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Williams, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Williams – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38949681   NAID File Unit: 38949678     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453612

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Clarke

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38949681

NAID File Unit: 38949678

Microform: M1817

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