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Harbel, Rufus – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Rufus Harbel – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22284842   NAID File Unit: 22284840     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473675

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 13, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 22284842

NAID File Unit: 22284840

Microform: M1818

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