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Cheeseman, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Cheeseman – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926966   NAID File Unit: 38926964     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446309

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worcester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: HAMPTON

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38926966

NAID File Unit: 38926964

Microform: M1817

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