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Riggs, Joseph – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Riggs – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55866991   NAID File Unit: 55866988     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442125

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Calvert

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Halburt

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

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: 55866991

NAID File Unit: 55866988

Microform: M1993

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