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Whittaker, Richard – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Richard Whittaker – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38724150   NAID File Unit: 38724147     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499983

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plymouth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Martin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38724150

NAID File Unit: 38724147

Microform: M1818

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