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Hopkins, Lewis – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Lewis Hopkins – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38934490   NAID File Unit: 38934488     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448589

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Cecil

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38934490

NAID File Unit: 38934488

Microform: M1817

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