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Riggs, Richard – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Richard Riggs – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45871205   NAID File Unit: 45871202     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19444041

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45871205

NAID File Unit: 45871202

Microform: M1823

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