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Gardner, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Gardner – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38345131   NAID File Unit: 38345129     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482935

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: February 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38345131

NAID File Unit: 38345129

Microform: M1818

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