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Robinson, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Robinson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38915869   NAID File Unit: 38915866     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442906

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38915869

NAID File Unit: 38915866

Microform: M1817

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