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McDowell, Rufus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Rufus McDowell – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53652017   NAID File Unit: 53652015     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19432361

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Circleville

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 6’ 61/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53652017

NAID File Unit: 53652015

Microform: M1994

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