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Willett, Gilbert – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Gilbert Willett – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973206   NAID File Unit: 38973204     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458817

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Henderson

Residence

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

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38973206

NAID File Unit: 38973204

Microform: M1817

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