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Richardson, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

William Richardson – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42578851   NAID File Unit: 42578848     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457191

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42578851

NAID File Unit: 42578848

Microform: M1822

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