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Eggleston, Gaines – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Gaines Eggleston – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55626864   NAID File Unit: 55626862     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19468176

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

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Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55626864

NAID File Unit: 55626862

Microform: M2000

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