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Young, Charles – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Charles Young – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922555   NAID File Unit: 38922553     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445203

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Vicksburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38922555

NAID File Unit: 38922553

Microform: M1817

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