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Rice, Robert – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Robert Rice – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38915454   NAID File Unit: 38915452     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442763

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 9, 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: Shelby

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38915454

NAID File Unit: 38915452

Microform: M1817

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