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Richardson, William R – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William R Richardson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38835652   NAID File Unit: 38835650     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19416567

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambersburg

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38835652

NAID File Unit: 38835650

Microform: M1817

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