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Ruffin, Thomas – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Thomas Ruffin – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083177   NAID File Unit: 39083175     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407801

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHAMBERSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Frederick

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39083177

NAID File Unit: 39083175

Microform: M1821

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