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Butler, Columbus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Columbus Butler – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38731772   NAID File Unit: 38731769     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500367

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: St Mary's

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38731772

NAID File Unit: 38731769

Microform: M1818

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