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Ricketts, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Henry Ricketts – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42578943   NAID File Unit: 42578940     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457232

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandott

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42578943

NAID File Unit: 42578940

Microform: M1822

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