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Ellis, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Richard Ellis – 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

NAID: 39124838   NAID File Unit: 39124835     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Den-For

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19426447

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 30, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39124838

NAID File Unit: 39124835

Microform: M1821

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