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Rue, Thomas – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Rue – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38405544   NAID File Unit: 38405541     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486310

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 19, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Toledo

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: New Brunswick

Occupation: Engineer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38405544

NAID File Unit: 38405541

Microform: M1818

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