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Rickerson, John N W – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John N W Rickerson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56947468   NAID File Unit: 56947466     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408638

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 8th District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Morris

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56947468

NAID File Unit: 56947466

Microform: M1824

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