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Butler, Prince – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Prince Butler – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926204   NAID File Unit: 38926202     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446057

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: SAVANNAH

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38926204

NAID File Unit: 38926202

Microform: M1817

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