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Allen, Thomas – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Thomas Allen – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923117   NAID File Unit: 38923115     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445324

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 6,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38923117

NAID File Unit: 38923115

Microform: M1817

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