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Matthews, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Richard Matthews – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53626703   NAID File Unit: 53626700     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19422834

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Pittsburgh

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53626703

NAID File Unit: 53626700

Microform: M1994

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