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Bowens, Samuel – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Samuel Bowens – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38924751   NAID File Unit: 38924749     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445705

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: frederick

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Cold

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38924751

NAID File Unit: 38924749

Microform: M1817

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