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Yancey, Richard – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Richard Yancey – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42508847   NAID File Unit: 42508844     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19439364

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Robinson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42508847

NAID File Unit: 42508844

Microform: M1822

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