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Edmonson, Rufus – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Rufus Edmonson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38284975   NAID File Unit: 38284972     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479330

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Atlanta

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Hillston

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38284975

NAID File Unit: 38284972

Microform: M1818

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