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Stafford, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Joseph Stafford – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38945748   NAID File Unit: 38945745     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452298

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: [unclear]

Enlisted town: MARLBOROUGH

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: Natchez

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Cold

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38945748

NAID File Unit: 38945745

Microform: M1817

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