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Sher, Reuben – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Reuben Sher – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38865849   NAID File Unit: 38865847     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428736

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38865849

NAID File Unit: 38865847

Microform: M1817

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