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Harris, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Harris – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53598010   NAID File Unit: 53598008     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413779

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1865

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53598010

NAID File Unit: 53598008

Microform: M1994

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