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Smith, London – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

London Smith – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945451   NAID File Unit: 38945449     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452236

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: dorchester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King William

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38945451

NAID File Unit: 38945449

Microform: M1817

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