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Rucker, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Rucker – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38494947   NAID File Unit: 38494945     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490978

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

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

County born: Livingston

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38494947

NAID File Unit: 38494945

Microform: M1818

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