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Mays, Andrew – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Andrew Mays – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38964256   NAID File Unit: 38964254     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457255

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 9, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LONDON

Residence

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

County born: Whitley

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38964256

NAID File Unit: 38964254

Microform: M1817

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