Military: CWR: Richards, Lucius of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Richards, Lucius

* Died Oct. 10, 1910 
* Musician Co. E 133 Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Aug. 6, 1862 at age 21 in Addison, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Aug. 14, 1862 as Musician in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Mustered out May 26, 1863 with company 
* Private Co. B 163rd Regiment 18th Pa. Cavalry 
* Enrolled Feb. 18, 1864 at age 21 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Feb. 20, 1864 in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Mustered out Oct. 31, 1865 
* Height 5'8"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Hazel 
* Occupation - Blacksmith 
* Residence at enlistment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant July 1, 1864 
* Promoted to 1st Sergeant Apr. 14, 1865 
* Transferred to 3rd Provisional Cavalry July 14, 1865 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Nov. 23, 1900 and Mar. 23, 1907, Application 
#1257798, Certificate #1023941; Widow Pension: Applied Oct. 17, 1910, 
Application #950821, Certificate #712011

SOURCE:

* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295753