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Mathews, Richard – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Richard Mathews – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55342378   NAID File Unit: 55342375     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19406481

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55342378

NAID File Unit: 55342375

Microform: M2000

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