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Mitchell, Rufus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Rufus Mitchell – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38508444   NAID File Unit: 38508442     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491851

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pomeroy

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: gilfred

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38508444

NAID File Unit: 38508442

Microform: M1818

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