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Childs, Reuben – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Reuben Childs – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38900822   NAID File Unit: 38900819     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437986

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Franklin

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38900822

NAID File Unit: 38900819

Microform: M1817

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