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Reeves, Elijah H – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Elijah H Reeves – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38943215   NAID File Unit: 38943212     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451487

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: February 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: boston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: FREDERICKSBURG

Occupation: Trunkmaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Hazle

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38943215

NAID File Unit: 38943212

Microform: M1817

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