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Suggs, Richard – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Suggs – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38497393   NAID File Unit: 38497391     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491103

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: UNIONTOWN

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38497393

NAID File Unit: 38497391

Microform: M1818

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