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Bussel, Rufus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Bussel – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42444947   NAID File Unit: 42444944     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19418570

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42444947

NAID File Unit: 42444944

Microform: M1822

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