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Greathouse, Montgomery – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Montgomery Greathouse – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38905562   NAID File Unit: 38905559     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439425

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38905562

NAID File Unit: 38905559

Microform: M1817

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