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Gaines, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

John Gaines – 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

NAID: 39125891   NAID File Unit: 39125889     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19426901

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: [blank]

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charlotte

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39125891

NAID File Unit: 39125889

Microform: M1821

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