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

Richard Richards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38745090   NAID File Unit: 38745088     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501060

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: 

Town born: Coahoma

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: nearly white

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38745090

NAID File Unit: 38745088

Microform: M1818

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