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Dawson, Gilbert – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Gilbert Dawson – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55360678   NAID File Unit: 55360675     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19418828

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 2, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: Montgomery

Enlisted town: Montgomery

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Georgia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55360678

NAID File Unit: 55360675

Microform: M2000

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