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Richards, Lewis – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Lewis Richards – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55373642   NAID File Unit: 55373640     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19424194

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55373642

NAID File Unit: 55373640

Microform: M2000

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