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Smith, Richard – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Smith – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38460459   NAID File Unit: 38460457     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489181

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38460459

NAID File Unit: 38460457

Microform: M1818

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