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Withers, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

William Withers – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922164   NAID File Unit: 38922161     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445061

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 25, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38922164

NAID File Unit: 38922161

Microform: M1817

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