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Yates, James – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

James Yates – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38872619   NAID File Unit: 38872617     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19431094

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Tuscaloosa

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38872619

NAID File Unit: 38872617

Microform: M1817

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