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Smith, Martin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Martin Smith – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917473   NAID File Unit: 38917470     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443519

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38917473

NAID File Unit: 38917470

Microform: M1817

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