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Richards, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Richard Richards – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55403789   NAID File Unit: 55403787     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436034

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterproof

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55403789

NAID File Unit: 55403787

Microform: M2000

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