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Flowers, Madison – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Madison Flowers – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38930372   NAID File Unit: 38930370     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447188

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Roanoke

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38930372

NAID File Unit: 38930370

Microform: M1817

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