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Cornelius, Richard – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Richard Cornelius – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45755672   NAID File Unit: 45755670     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19402392

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Philadelphia

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Miller

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45755672

NAID File Unit: 45755670

Microform: M1823

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