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Gaines, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John Gaines – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56967777   NAID File Unit: 56967776     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415377

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: cincinnati

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 56967777

NAID File Unit: 56967776

Microform: M1824

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