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Richardson, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Richardson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38311984   NAID File Unit: 38311981     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481406

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alton

Residence

State born: Tennessee

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38311984

NAID File Unit: 38311981

Microform: M1818

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