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Royster, Dick – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Dick Royster – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38745596   NAID File Unit: 38745593     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501064

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP HAMILTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: woolly

Record Info

NAID: 38745596

NAID File Unit: 38745593

Microform: M1818

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