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Richardson, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Richardson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38456784   NAID File Unit: 38456782     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488981

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38456784

NAID File Unit: 38456782

Microform: M1818

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