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Richards, Gustus – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Gustus Richards – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55446408   NAID File Unit: 55446406     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19454154

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Smith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55446408

NAID File Unit: 55446406

Microform: M2000

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