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Research File 04: John F Richards, 16th Mass Infantry Co C (Confirmed)
Inscription: "JOHN F RICHARDS Co C 16 MASS"
Location: From NE corner go south 31 inches, up 22 inches (Picture good)
16th Massachusetts was in pursuit of Lee, various locations July 1863, specifically Wapping Heights July 23, 1863. Regimental History states he was taken prisoner July 20, 1863. Civil War data base indicates capture 7/20/63
Military Record: Yes: shows capture at Loudoun Co Va July 20, 1863
Casualty sheet died October 13, 1863, confined Richmond Va
Check out cross reference 8787D89
Pension Record: None found