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Rush, Benjamin – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Rush – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42503022   NAID File Unit: 42503020     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19437295

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CLARKSVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42503022

NAID File Unit: 42503020

Microform: M1822

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