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Richards, William – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Richards – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605022   NAID File Unit: 53605019     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415052

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Morgan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53605022

NAID File Unit: 53605019

Microform: M1994

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