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Hester, Richard – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Richard Hester – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42493278   NAID File Unit: 42493276     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19434863

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Mecklenburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 71/2“

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: 42493278

NAID File Unit: 42493276

Microform: M1822

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