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Williams, Thomas – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Thomas Williams – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950108   NAID File Unit: 38950105     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453737

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DARTMOUTH

Residence

State born: Mexico

County born: 

Town born: Santa Cruz

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38950108

NAID File Unit: 38950105

Microform: M1817

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