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Gaines, Alfred – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Alfred Gaines – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489564   NAID File Unit: 42489562     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433701

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Mercer

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42489564

NAID File Unit: 42489562

Microform: M1822

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