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Dolphin, Homer C – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Homer C Dolphin – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38928999   NAID File Unit: 38928996     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446822

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: otis

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38928999

NAID File Unit: 38928996

Microform: M1817

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