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Nichols, Richard – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Nichols – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53603296   NAID File Unit: 53603294     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414626

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee

County born: 

Town born: Smith

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53603296

NAID File Unit: 53603294

Microform: M1994

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