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Beckton, Gaston – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Gaston Beckton – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55743399   NAID File Unit: 55743396     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19400375

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 29, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Plymouth

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55743399

NAID File Unit: 55743396

Microform: M1993

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