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Rich, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Rich – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22321293   NAID File Unit: 22321290     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475405

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22321293

NAID File Unit: 22321290

Microform: M1818

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