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Richards, William A – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

William A Richards – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45832256   NAID File Unit: 45832254     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19432759

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Salem

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45832256

NAID File Unit: 45832254

Microform: M1823

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