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Turner, Rufus – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Rufus Turner – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38811526   NAID File Unit: 38811521     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410889

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: N.P. News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38811526

NAID File Unit: 38811521

Microform: M1817

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