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Rakestraw, Bill – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Bill Rakestraw – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46382430   NAID File Unit: 46382422     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19442536

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1865

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Newton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46382430

NAID File Unit: 46382422

Microform: M1992

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