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Rather, George – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

George Rather – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42469985   NAID File Unit: 42469983     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19424783

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Huntsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42469985

NAID File Unit: 42469983

Microform: M1822

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