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Bayard, William T – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William T Bayard – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38923829   NAID File Unit: 38923826     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445526

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: WILMINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38923829

NAID File Unit: 38923826

Microform: M1817

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