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Underhill, William A – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William A Underhill – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38947698   NAID File Unit: 38947695     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453032

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: cambridge

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Schuylkill

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatm

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38947698

NAID File Unit: 38947695

Microform: M1817

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