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Waters, Charles H – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Charles H Waters – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948515   NAID File Unit: 38948513     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453322

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Amhurst

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38948515

NAID File Unit: 38948513

Microform: M1817

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