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Runyan, Gus – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Gus Runyan – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38968416   NAID File Unit: 38968413     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458020

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOWLING GREEN

Residence

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

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: brown

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38968416

NAID File Unit: 38968413

Microform: M1817

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