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Smith, Charles – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Charles Smith – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945099   NAID File Unit: 38945097     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452120

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Upton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38945099

NAID File Unit: 38945097

Microform: M1817

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