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Rusk, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Rusk – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57014625   NAID File Unit: 57014622     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19434574

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: Vincennes

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57014625

NAID File Unit: 57014622

Microform: M1824

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