When the Civil War began, George Reeves, Bass’ owner, joined the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him -
See more at: http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/reeves-bass-1838-1910#sthash.iO64uclS.dpuf
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George R. Reeves
Enlisted on 7/1/1861 as a Captain.
On 7/1/1861 he was commissioned into "C" Co. Texas 11th Cavalry
Promotions:
* Colonel
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records
- Field Officers, Regiments & Battalions of CS Army