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Gaines, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

Henry Gaines – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

NAID: 39140160   NAID File Unit: 39140157     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Fal-May

Regiment:  11 infantry

ID: 19431840

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Little Rock

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Chicot

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39140160

NAID File Unit: 39140157

Microform: M1821

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