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Richards, Charles A – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Charles A Richards – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53681632   NAID File Unit: 53681629     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440001

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53681632

NAID File Unit: 53681629

Microform: M1994

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