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Rush, Austin – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Austin Rush – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22322069   NAID File Unit: 22322067     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475412

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 27, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Rankin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 22322069

NAID File Unit: 22322067

Microform: M1818

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