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Gail, Abel – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Abel Gail – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53618915   NAID File Unit: 53618913     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19419727

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53618915

NAID File Unit: 53618913

Microform: M1994

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