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Bussel, Rufus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Rufus Bussel – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53593661   NAID File Unit: 53593658     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412960

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Blount

Town born: 

Occupation: House Serv.

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53593661

NAID File Unit: 53593658

Microform: M1994

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