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Boykin, Richard – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Richard Boykin – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068688   NAID File Unit: 39068685     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400704

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068688

NAID File Unit: 39068685

Microform: M1821

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