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PVT William Andrew Richardson

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PVT William Andrew Richardson Veteran

Birth
Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Death
1858 (aged 26–27)
Putnam County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Putnam County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Served in Mexican War. Gave age as 18 when joined although he was only 16. Mustered out just prior to 18th birthday. He and his father, William Heizer Richardson joined on the same day. His father died in Puebla, Mexico. They were in Company E, 4th Tennessee Infantry.
This VA tombstone was put in place in August 2022. We are not sure that he is buried here although it is likely. Also, we are not sure on his death date. If anyone has additional information, please let me know. We would also like to know where his wife is buried if anyone knows.
Served in Mexican War. Gave age as 18 when joined although he was only 16. Mustered out just prior to 18th birthday. He and his father, William Heizer Richardson joined on the same day. His father died in Puebla, Mexico. They were in Company E, 4th Tennessee Infantry.
This VA tombstone was put in place in August 2022. We are not sure that he is buried here although it is likely. Also, we are not sure on his death date. If anyone has additional information, please let me know. We would also like to know where his wife is buried if anyone knows.


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