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Herbert, Jacob – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Jacob Herbert – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38933901   NAID File Unit: 38933899     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448425

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 6,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Concord

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38933901

NAID File Unit: 38933899

Microform: M1817

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