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Thomas, Samuel G – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Samuel G Thomas – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38946807   NAID File Unit: 38946804     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452679

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dover

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: NATICK

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38946807

NAID File Unit: 38946804

Microform: M1817

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