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Gassaway, John – Age 33, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Gassaway – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38958460   NAID File Unit: 38958457     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456073

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38958460

NAID File Unit: 38958457

Microform: M1817

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