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Rush, Peter – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Peter Rush – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38495024   NAID File Unit: 38495022     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491000

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Maury

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38495024

NAID File Unit: 38495022

Microform: M1818

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