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Russell, Calvin – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Calvin Russell – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38944150   NAID File Unit: 38944148     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451833

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: cold

Eye color: dk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38944150

NAID File Unit: 38944148

Microform: M1817

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