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Pryor, Robert – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Robert Pryor – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38942942   NAID File Unit: 38942939     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451347

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roxbury

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: New Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38942942

NAID File Unit: 38942939

Microform: M1817

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