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Turner, Charles – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Charles Turner – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947589   NAID File Unit: 38947586     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19452997

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Amherst

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Culpeper

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38947589

NAID File Unit: 38947586

Microform: M1817

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