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Martin, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Martin – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38488876   NAID File Unit: 38488873     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490653

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: CRITTENDEN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: brown

Record Info

NAID: 38488876

NAID File Unit: 38488873

Microform: M1818

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