Milford H Sanders, aka Milton H Saunders, Corporal Co K, 2nd Colorado Cav, very much a Union unit. If his death was untoward then look for a southern leaning assailant...

Mustered out Leavenworth KS, age 38 Sept 23, 1865. 5'10'' hazel eyes, dark hair, worked as cook and teamster during his 2 years of service, hospitalized at Dresden in winter of '64. Enlisted at Pilot Knob MO Oct 16, 1863.

See https://www.fold3.com/image/320169875 for name confirmation in records.

2nd Col Cav was quite active in the anti-insurgency activity in Missouri during the war and is well documented on this board as well as the general and web press.

John R