Here is a snippet of information on Ernst, you'll find more if you obtain his Compiled Service Records file cards, such as enlisted date and place, musters present at, POW data such as capture, place, hospitilization, etc.

My database provides no more information on Charles W. than what you posted.

George Martin

Ernst Gaebler

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted as a Private (date unknown).
"K" Co. TX 24th Cavalry
He was listed as:
* POW (date and place not stated)
Buried: Rock Island Prison Cemetery, Rock Island, IL
Gravesite: 1269

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