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Smith, Rufus – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Rufus Smith – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38838116   NAID File Unit: 38838114     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417269

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38838116

NAID File Unit: 38838114

Microform: M1817

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