Back to all Post

Richards, Charles – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Charles Richards – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38915491   NAID File Unit: 38915489     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19442773

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Harding

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38915491

NAID File Unit: 38915489

Microform: M1817

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share