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Richards, Dick – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Dick Richards – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38864124   NAID File Unit: 38864122     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428156

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

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

County born: Carter

Town born: 

Occupation: Field H

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38864124

NAID File Unit: 38864122

Microform: M1817

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