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Richards, John – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

John Richards – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42578830   NAID File Unit: 42578828     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457195

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42578830

NAID File Unit: 42578828

Microform: M1822

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