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Cretcher, Ruben – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Ruben Cretcher – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55880839   NAID File Unit: 55880837     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447521

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Huntsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55880839

NAID File Unit: 55880837

Microform: M1993

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