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Philips, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Philips – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38259196   NAID File Unit: 38259194     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477658

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38259196

NAID File Unit: 38259194

Microform: M1818

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