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Hunt, Willis – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Willis Hunt – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38961676   NAID File Unit: 38961674     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456762

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: Jessamine

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38961676

NAID File Unit: 38961674

Microform: M1817

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