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Yates, Cato – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Cato Yates – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38872637   NAID File Unit: 38872635     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19431098

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Light copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38872637

NAID File Unit: 38872635

Microform: M1817

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