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Wilson, Rufus – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Wilson – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42476732   NAID File Unit: 42476730     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19427699

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 27,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42476732

NAID File Unit: 42476730

Microform: M1822

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