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Rufus, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

William Rufus – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38745631   NAID File Unit: 38745629     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501073

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Agusta

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38745631

NAID File Unit: 38745629

Microform: M1818

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