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Giles, Richard – Age 15, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Giles – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53597156   NAID File Unit: 53597153     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413653

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53597156

NAID File Unit: 53597153

Microform: M1994

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