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Gambole, John – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John Gambole – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38931059   NAID File Unit: 38931057     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447478

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: medford

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: BOSTON

Occupation: cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38931059

NAID File Unit: 38931057

Microform: M1817

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