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Sharon, Richard – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Sharon – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38495591   NAID File Unit: 38495589     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491016

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillman

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Louisa

Town born: 

Occupation: Mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38495591

NAID File Unit: 38495589

Microform: M1818

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