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Brown, Ellis E – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Ellis E Brown – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38925308   NAID File Unit: 38925306     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445881

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plymouth

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: hazel

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38925308

NAID File Unit: 38925306

Microform: M1817

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