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Michael, Edward – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Edward Michael – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38939659   NAID File Unit: 38939656     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450346

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1,

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Maine (Me.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38939659

NAID File Unit: 38939656

Microform: M1817

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