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Hughes, Phil – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Phil Hughes – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38908342   NAID File Unit: 38908339     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440174

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 7 Dist

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38908342

NAID File Unit: 38908339

Microform: M1817

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