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Luster, Rufus – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Luster – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42465631   NAID File Unit: 42465629     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19423262

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Gordon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42465631

NAID File Unit: 42465629

Microform: M1822

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