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Black, George – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

George Black – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38898223   NAID File Unit: 38898220     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437023

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38898223

NAID File Unit: 38898220

Microform: M1817

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