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Richardson, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Henry Richardson – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38967702   NAID File Unit: 38967699     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19457880

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Harrison

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Bk

Hair color: Bk

Record Info

NAID: 38967702

NAID File Unit: 38967699

Microform: M1817

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