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Richardson, Abraham – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Abraham Richardson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38943333   NAID File Unit: 38943331     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451495

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dorchester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fauquier

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38943333

NAID File Unit: 38943331

Microform: M1817

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