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Reed, Wilson – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Wilson Reed – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38864002   NAID File Unit: 38864000     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428081

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Sumter

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38864002

NAID File Unit: 38864000

Microform: M1817

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