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Christopher, Richard – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Richard Christopher – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57078272   NAID File Unit: 57078270     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19453824

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SOUTH CHICAGO

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: GALENA CITY

Occupation: Confectioner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57078272

NAID File Unit: 57078270

Microform: M1824

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