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Pate, Rafe – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Rafe Pate – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38862420   NAID File Unit: 38862417     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427526

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Adam's Creek

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38862420

NAID File Unit: 38862417

Microform: M1817

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