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Richards, Richard – Age 14, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Richards – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605005   NAID File Unit: 53605002     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415044

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 14

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53605005

NAID File Unit: 53605002

Microform: M1994

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