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Rankin, Gideon – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Gideon Rankin – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53604711   NAID File Unit: 53604709     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414967

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HUNTSVILLE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: HUNTSVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 53604711

NAID File Unit: 53604709

Microform: M1994

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