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

John Wilson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950397   NAID File Unit: 38950394     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453856

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worcester

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Painter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: mulatto

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38950397

NAID File Unit: 38950394

Microform: M1817

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