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Williams, George – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

George Williams – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38949581   NAID File Unit: 38949578     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453556

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: west roxbury

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: HARRISBURG

Occupation: Iron Worker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Sandy

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black Woolly

Record Info

NAID: 38949581

NAID File Unit: 38949578

Microform: M1817

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