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Bell, Gus – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Gus Bell – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55356608   NAID File Unit: 55356605     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19417107

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55356608

NAID File Unit: 55356605

Microform: M2000

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