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Broadhead, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Broadhead – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899403   NAID File Unit: 38899401     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437493

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 6,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEBANON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38899403

NAID File Unit: 38899401

Microform: M1817

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