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Henly, Samuel – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Samuel Henly – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38933702   NAID File Unit: 38933700     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448328

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Medford

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: LOUISVILLE

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38933702

NAID File Unit: 38933700

Microform: M1817

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