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Preston, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Richard Preston – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55831589   NAID File Unit: 55831585     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432772

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: HAMPTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55831589

NAID File Unit: 55831585

Microform: M1993

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