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Young, Thomas – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Thomas Young – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950926   NAID File Unit: 38950924     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453930

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: YARMOUTH

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38950926

NAID File Unit: 38950924

Microform: M1817

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