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Mason, John – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Mason – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38939254   NAID File Unit: 38939252     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450202

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worcester

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38939254

NAID File Unit: 38939252

Microform: M1817

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