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Young, Joseph W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Joseph W Young – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950914   NAID File Unit: 38950912     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453923

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38950914

NAID File Unit: 38950912

Microform: M1817

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