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Lee, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Lee – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38937824   NAID File Unit: 38937822     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19449695

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: brookline

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: PORT TOBACCO

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38937824

NAID File Unit: 38937822

Microform: M1817

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