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Fernanders, Gideon – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Gideon Fernanders – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53697807   NAID File Unit: 53697804     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19446599

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: HAMBURGH

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53697807

NAID File Unit: 53697804

Microform: M1994

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