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Gooch, Alexander – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Gooch – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38959121   NAID File Unit: 38959118     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456215

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

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

County born: Hart

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38959121

NAID File Unit: 38959118

Microform: M1817

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