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Ratliff, Linton – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Linton Ratliff – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38493468   NAID File Unit: 38493466     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490894

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

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

County born: McCracken

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Sallow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38493468

NAID File Unit: 38493466

Microform: M1818

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