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Russell, Richard F – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Richard F Russell – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083304   NAID File Unit: 39083301     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407914

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August , 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: OSWEGO

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39083304

NAID File Unit: 39083301

Microform: M1821

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