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Richards, Edmond – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edmond Richards – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38599748   NAID File Unit: 38599745     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494041

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: St Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: African

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38599748

NAID File Unit: 38599745

Microform: M1818

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