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Rankins, William E – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William E Rankins – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38647454   NAID File Unit: 38647452     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496117

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LONDON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Wayne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blck

Hair color: Blck

Record Info

NAID: 38647454

NAID File Unit: 38647452

Microform: M1818

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