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Rankin, Lewis – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Rankin – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55445950   NAID File Unit: 55445948     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19453978

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55445950

NAID File Unit: 55445948

Microform: M2000

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