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Rickets, Willis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Willis Rickets – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42427306   NAID File Unit: 42427304     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19409832

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Gallatin

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42427306

NAID File Unit: 42427304

Microform: M1822

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