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Byard, Francis H – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Francis H Byard – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926304   NAID File Unit: 38926302     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446116

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWCASTLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38926304

NAID File Unit: 38926302

Microform: M1817

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