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Boyles, Edward – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Edward Boyles – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899018   NAID File Unit: 38899015     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437323

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38899018

NAID File Unit: 38899015

Microform: M1817

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