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Richards, John – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

John Richards – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45919478   NAID File Unit: 45919475     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19458749

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: Mercer

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Millstone

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45919478

NAID File Unit: 45919475

Microform: M1823

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