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Allen, James – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James Allen – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923070   NAID File Unit: 38923068     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445308

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: w. roxbury

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: antigua

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38923070

NAID File Unit: 38923068

Microform: M1817

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