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Richards, Samuel – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Samuel Richards – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57059869   NAID File Unit: 57059867     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19446747

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: BRANFORD

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57059869

NAID File Unit: 57059867

Microform: M1824

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