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Leeper, Rufus – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Leeper – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57088817   NAID File Unit: 57088815     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19456684

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: Gallatin

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Saline

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57088817

NAID File Unit: 57088815

Microform: M1824

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