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Barnes, John Henry – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Henry Barnes – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923638   NAID File Unit: 38923635     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445473

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MARSHFIELD

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince William

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38923638

NAID File Unit: 38923635

Microform: M1817

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