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Ford, Gilbert – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Gilbert Ford – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489209   NAID File Unit: 42489207     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433645

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: copper

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42489209

NAID File Unit: 42489207

Microform: M1822

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