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Gemar, Richard – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Gemar – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53597051   NAID File Unit: 53597036     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413633

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Morgan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53597051

NAID File Unit: 53597036

Microform: M1994

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