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Gatton, Andrew – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Andrew Gatton – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38958547   NAID File Unit: 38958544     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456043

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 23,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38958547

NAID File Unit: 38958544

Microform: M1817

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