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Anderson, Edward – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Edward Anderson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923198   NAID File Unit: 38923195     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445329

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: SMYRNA

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: blk

Hair color: Sandy

Record Info

NAID: 38923198

NAID File Unit: 38923195

Microform: M1817

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