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Cherry, Richard – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Richard Cherry – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55747072   NAID File Unit: 55747070     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19402057

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 7, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

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: 55747072

NAID File Unit: 55747070

Microform: M1993

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