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Parley, Rufus – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Rufus Parley – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38308540   NAID File Unit: 38308537     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481121

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Lawrence

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38308540

NAID File Unit: 38308537

Microform: M1818

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