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Cosly, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Henry Cosly – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38927929   NAID File Unit: 38927926     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446544

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plymouth

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: Kingston

Occupation: Baker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38927929

NAID File Unit: 38927926

Microform: M1817

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