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Christopher, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Christopher – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38280251   NAID File Unit: 38280249     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478989

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: De Soto

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38280251

NAID File Unit: 38280249

Microform: M1818

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