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Richards, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Richards – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53630491   NAID File Unit: 53630488     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19424104

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

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Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: SPRINGFIELD

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Col'd

Hair color: Col'd

Record Info

NAID: 53630491

NAID File Unit: 53630488

Microform: M1994

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