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Gaines, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Gaines – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38581730   NAID File Unit: 38581728     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492977

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: richmond

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38581730

NAID File Unit: 38581728

Microform: M1818

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