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Rankin, John – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

John Rankin – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42578215   NAID File Unit: 42578213     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457148

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: saint louis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42578215

NAID File Unit: 42578213

Microform: M1822

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