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Mills, Edward – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Edward Mills – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38939891   NAID File Unit: 38939889     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450427

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: New York

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38939891

NAID File Unit: 38939889

Microform: M1817

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