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Carter, Ruben – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Ruben Carter – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38732375   NAID File Unit: 38732372     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500415

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38732375

NAID File Unit: 38732372

Microform: M1818

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