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Richards, Jenkins H – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

Jenkins H Richards – 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

NAID: 39108880   NAID File Unit: 39108877     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Pur-Rut

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19420512

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newark

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: ???

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 39108880

NAID File Unit: 39108877

Microform: M1821

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