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Richards, Richard – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Richard Richards – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55373655   NAID File Unit: 55373652     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19424203

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Blakely

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Montgomery Hill

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55373655

NAID File Unit: 55373652

Microform: M2000

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