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Randolph, William – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Randolph – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38943053   NAID File Unit: 38943051     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451393

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MEMPHIS

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38943053

NAID File Unit: 38943051

Microform: M1817

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