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Butler, Zachariah – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Zachariah Butler – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38926259   NAID File Unit: 38926257     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19446107

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 30, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Boston

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: SAINT LOUIS

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Hazle

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38926259

NAID File Unit: 38926257

Microform: M1817

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