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Richards, Frank – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Frank Richards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38745053   NAID File Unit: 38745051     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501053

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38745053

NAID File Unit: 38745051

Microform: M1818

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