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Military Service Record of John Richardson, United States Colored Troops: 117th US Colored Infantry

John Richardson – 117th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 113537960   NAID File Unit: 113537956     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 117th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  117 infantry

ID: 33765536

Company: B

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 22, 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 113537960

NAID File Unit: 113537956

Microform: X

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