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Gaines, Joseph – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Gaines – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38796027   NAID File Unit: 38796023     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403102

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Albemarle

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38796027

NAID File Unit: 38796023

Microform: M1817

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