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French, Gideon – Age 44, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Gideon French – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39074930   NAID File Unit: 39074927     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403689

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Whitewasher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Cold.

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 39074930

NAID File Unit: 39074927

Microform: M1821

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