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Skipworth, Richard – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Richard Skipworth – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084353   NAID File Unit: 39084350     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408412

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Vigo

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084353

NAID File Unit: 39084350

Microform: M1821

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