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Walker, John – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Walker – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948006   NAID File Unit: 38948004     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453114

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1,

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rappahannock

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948006

NAID File Unit: 38948004

Microform: M1817

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