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Reeder, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Reeder – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38806731   NAID File Unit: 38806729     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19408492

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nixon

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Inigoes

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38806731

NAID File Unit: 38806729

Microform: M1817

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