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Butler, Edward C – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Edward C Butler – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38846574   NAID File Unit: 38846572     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420976

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Natchitoches

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38846574

NAID File Unit: 38846572

Microform: M1817

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