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Fortz, Richard – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Richard Fortz – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55851779   NAID File Unit: 55851777     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438444

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 55851779

NAID File Unit: 55851777

Microform: M1993

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