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Jackson, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Jackson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38935305   NAID File Unit: 38935303     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448808

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dorchester

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38935305

NAID File Unit: 38935303

Microform: M1817

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