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Wilkins, Nathaniel – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Nathaniel Wilkins – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38949412   NAID File Unit: 38949409     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453530

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 2,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: W. Roxbury

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38949412

NAID File Unit: 38949409

Microform: M1817

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