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Jarvis, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Jarvis – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38909130   NAID File Unit: 38909127     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440370

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38909130

NAID File Unit: 38909127

Microform: M1817

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