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Gaines, James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

James Gaines – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55523346   NAID File Unit: 55523343     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464036

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Plantation

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farm Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55523346

NAID File Unit: 55523343

Microform: M2000

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