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Blythe, Reuben – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Reuben Blythe – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42547281   NAID File Unit: 42547279     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19452968

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bloomfield

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Callaway

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42547281

NAID File Unit: 42547279

Microform: M1822

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