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Campbell, Jacob – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Jacob Campbell – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926382   NAID File Unit: 38926380     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446168

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: roxbury

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38926382

NAID File Unit: 38926380

Microform: M1817

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