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Dent, Richard H – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard H Dent – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38377893   NAID File Unit: 38377890     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484699

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ripley

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Athens

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38377893

NAID File Unit: 38377890

Microform: M1818

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