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Garland, James – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

James Garland – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38958363   NAID File Unit: 38958360     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456012

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: OWENSBORO'

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Louisa

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38958363

NAID File Unit: 38958360

Microform: M1817

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