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Rucker, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Rucker – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916157   NAID File Unit: 38916155     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443024

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: SHELBYVILLE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38916157

NAID File Unit: 38916155

Microform: M1817

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