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Lowry, Lewis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Lewis Lowry – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38938713   NAID File Unit: 38938710     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450054

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: LOUISVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38938713

NAID File Unit: 38938710

Microform: M1817

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