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Ratcliffe, Edward – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Edward Ratcliffe – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55831888   NAID File Unit: 55831885     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432815

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: James City

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55831888

NAID File Unit: 55831885

Microform: M1993

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