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Fay, Richmond – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richmond Fay – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38380197   NAID File Unit: 38380194     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484835

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38380197

NAID File Unit: 38380194

Microform: M1818

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