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Olmstead, Richard – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Richard Olmstead – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55830531   NAID File Unit: 55830528     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432478

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55830531

NAID File Unit: 55830528

Microform: M1993

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