Miles Rice – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery
NAID: 38494126 NAID File Unit: 38494123 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 8 artillery
ID: 19490948
Company: K
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: June 24, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county: McCracken
Enlisted town: Paducah
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Robinson
Town born: Robinson
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 29
Height: 5’ 6“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38494126
NAID File Unit: 38494123
Microform: M1818
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