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Hampton, Henry – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Hampton – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38906325   NAID File Unit: 38906322     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439604

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: ???

Enlisted date: October 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38906325

NAID File Unit: 38906322

Microform: M1817

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