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Richardson, Archie – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Archie Richardson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605044   NAID File Unit: 53605042     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415064

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53605044

NAID File Unit: 53605042

Microform: M1994

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