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Forest, Richard – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Richard Forest – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519572   NAID File Unit: 42519570     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444500

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42519572

NAID File Unit: 42519570

Microform: M1822

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