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Bush, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Bush – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38418333   NAID File Unit: 38418331     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487186

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Vidalia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38418333

NAID File Unit: 38418331

Microform: M1818

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