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Gilhard, John E – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

John E Gilhard – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38931548   NAID File Unit: 38931545     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19447616

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsfield

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38931548

NAID File Unit: 38931545

Microform: M1817

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