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Richards, Richard – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Richard Richards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22321357   NAID File Unit: 22321355     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475372

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Coahoma

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Nearly white

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 22321357

NAID File Unit: 22321355

Microform: M1818

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