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Cole, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Richard Cole – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45790374   NAID File Unit: 45790370     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19415951

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 13, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fernandina

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45790374

NAID File Unit: 45790370

Microform: M1823

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