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Wortham, George – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

George Wortham – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922441   NAID File Unit: 38922438     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445168

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 29, 1864

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Residence

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

County born: Grayson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38922441

NAID File Unit: 38922438

Microform: M1817

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