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Mitchell, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Mitchell – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38940079   NAID File Unit: 38940077     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19450486

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: MACON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38940079

NAID File Unit: 38940077

Microform: M1817

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