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Sanders, Robert – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Robert Sanders – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38944361   NAID File Unit: 38944359     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19451874

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 28, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38944361

NAID File Unit: 38944359

Microform: M1817

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