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Rankins, Edward – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Rankins – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38311118   NAID File Unit: 38311115     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481297

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Wisconsin (Wis. or Wisc.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILWAUKEE

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: SAINT LOUIS

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38311118

NAID File Unit: 38311115

Microform: M1818

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