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Richards, Freeman – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Freeman Richards – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55403775   NAID File Unit: 55403773     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436030

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Wisconsin (Wis. or Wisc.)

Enlisted county: Fond du Lac

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55403775

NAID File Unit: 55403773

Microform: M2000

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