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Brunson, Rufis – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Rufis Brunson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38473673   NAID File Unit: 38473671     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489885

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38473673

NAID File Unit: 38473671

Microform: M1818

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