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Richard, Edward – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Richard – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38404243   NAID File Unit: 38404241     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486224

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: d'k

Eye color: b'n

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38404243

NAID File Unit: 38404241

Microform: M1818

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