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Richards, Little John – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Little John Richards – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55531957   NAID File Unit: 55531954     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464527

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Warrenton

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Grandvill

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55531957

NAID File Unit: 55531954

Microform: M2000

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