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Oglesby, Richard – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Richard Oglesby – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42528771   NAID File Unit: 42528768     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446923

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42528771

NAID File Unit: 42528768

Microform: M1822

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