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Maupin, Preston – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Preston Maupin – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38911821   NAID File Unit: 38911819     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441290

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Barren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38911821

NAID File Unit: 38911819

Microform: M1817

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