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Rucker, Israel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Israel Rucker – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38405525   NAID File Unit: 38405523     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486305

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38405525

NAID File Unit: 38405523

Microform: M1818

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