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Hayes, John – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Hayes – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38933421   NAID File Unit: 38933419     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448244

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: DOVER

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38933421

NAID File Unit: 38933419

Microform: M1817

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