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Ritchie, Perry – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Perry Ritchie – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38943554   NAID File Unit: 38943552     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451593

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CANTON

Residence

State born: Michigan (Mich.)

County born: 

Town born: DETROIT

Occupation: Fishman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38943554

NAID File Unit: 38943552

Microform: M1817

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