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The information below was extracted from NARA Microfilm Series M233 20-23, which is entilted: "The Descriptive and Historical Resgisters of 51,000 Enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army, 1835-1856." Only the data for those soldiers who served "At Buffalo," has been digitized and presented here. To submit a request to extract data on any of the remaining 49,000 soldiers in this archive, please visit: "America's First Soldiers Lookup Service" 
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| MELVILLE, Richardson | |
| Age | 18 |
| Eyes | grey |
| Hair | black |
| Complexion | dark |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Birth Place | Ireland |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Date | April 23, 1840 |
| Where | Cleveland |
| By | Capt. Munroe |
| Regiment | 4th Artillery |
| Company | G |
| Discharge Date | May 2, 1845 |
| Cause | Court Martial |
| Died | - |
| Deserted | June 17, 1840 - and on July 21, 1840 |
| Apprehended | June 19, 1840 - and on April 17, 1845 |
| Enlistment | - |
| Remarks | At Buffalo Barracks, New York - PRIVATE |
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