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Richardson, William – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

William Richardson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55532048   NAID File Unit: 55532046     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464502

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Plantation

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55532048

NAID File Unit: 55532046

Microform: M2000

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