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Willis, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Willis – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38921788   NAID File Unit: 38921786     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444942

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38921788

NAID File Unit: 38921786

Microform: M1817

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