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Smith, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Edward Smith – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945197   NAID File Unit: 38945195     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452175

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38945197

NAID File Unit: 38945195

Microform: M1817

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