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Booth, Gustavus – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Gustavus Booth – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38924597   NAID File Unit: 38924595     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445736

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: HARTFORD

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38924597

NAID File Unit: 38924595

Microform: M1817

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