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Smith, Rufus – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Smith – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42532813   NAID File Unit: 42532809     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448239

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Murry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42532813

NAID File Unit: 42532809

Microform: M1822

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