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

Gaines Eggleston – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55577974   NAID File Unit: 55577972     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466098

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 55577974

NAID File Unit: 55577972

Microform: M2000

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