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Richardson, Peter – Age 29, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Peter Richardson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605104   NAID File Unit: 53605101     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415077

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: chattanooga

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: blue

Hair color: brown

Record Info

NAID: 53605104

NAID File Unit: 53605101

Microform: M1994

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