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Military Service Record of Simon Richards, United States Colored Troops: 87th US Colored Infantry (New)

Simon Richards – 87th US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107202351   NAID File Unit: 107202349     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 87th US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  87 infantry

ID: 33753665

Company: G

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Opelousas

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Opelousas

Occupation: Engineer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

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: 107202351

NAID File Unit: 107202349

Microform: X

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