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Rakes, Solomon – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Solomon Rakes – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55866321   NAID File Unit: 55866318     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19441871

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Talbot

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Talbot

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55866321

NAID File Unit: 55866318

Microform: M1993

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