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Gordon, Rufus – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Gordon – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42559016   NAID File Unit: 42559013     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19454821

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 19, 1863

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandott

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Ray

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 42559016

NAID File Unit: 42559013

Microform: M1822

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