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Ridley, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Robert Ridley – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38509665   NAID File Unit: 38509663     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491953

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38509665

NAID File Unit: 38509663

Microform: M1818

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