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Henderson, Edward – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Edward Henderson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38933633   NAID File Unit: 38933631     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448310

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Williamstown

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: NASHVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38933633

NAID File Unit: 38933631

Microform: M1817

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