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Richards, Joshua – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

Joshua Richards – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53582572   NAID File Unit: 53582570     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19407014

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Dover

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/8“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53582572

NAID File Unit: 53582570

Microform: M1994

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