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Richardson, William – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Richardson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38456762   NAID File Unit: 38456737     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488977

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Iron

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38456762

NAID File Unit: 38456737

Microform: M1818

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