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Gaines, James – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

James Gaines – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45888434   NAID File Unit: 45888432     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19450527

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 45888434

NAID File Unit: 45888432

Microform: M1823

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