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Bell, Thomas F – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Thomas F Bell – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38924069   NAID File Unit: 38924066     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445581

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 23,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lincoln

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38924069

NAID File Unit: 38924066

Microform: M1817

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