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Brown, Boston – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Boston Brown – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38925189   NAID File Unit: 38925187     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445821

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38925189

NAID File Unit: 38925187

Microform: M1817

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