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Smith, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Richard Smith – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42504418   NAID File Unit: 42504399     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19437895

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Dayton

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Mercer

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42504418

NAID File Unit: 42504399

Microform: M1822

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