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Gaines, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Henry Gaines – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38851373   NAID File Unit: 38851370     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422877

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Louisiana

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38851373

NAID File Unit: 38851370

Microform: M1817

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