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Butler, Silas – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Silas Butler – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38731834   NAID File Unit: 38731831     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500381

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PINE BLUFF

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38731834

NAID File Unit: 38731831

Microform: M1818

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