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Gaines, George – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Gaines – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38241978   NAID File Unit: 38241975     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476705

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: knoxville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38241978

NAID File Unit: 38241975

Microform: M1818

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