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Chestnut, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Richard Chestnut – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45855047   NAID File Unit: 45855045     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438555

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

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Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

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Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 45855047

NAID File Unit: 45855045

Microform: M1823

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