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Smith, Harvey – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Harvey Smith – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917302   NAID File Unit: 38917300     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443468

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 28, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Worchester

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: Litchfield

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38917302

NAID File Unit: 38917300

Microform: M1817

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