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Richards, Eli – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Eli Richards – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55866755   NAID File Unit: 55866752     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442057

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 30, 1864

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Balt

Occupation: Labor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55866755

NAID File Unit: 55866752

Microform: M1993

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