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Gaines, Spencer – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Spencer Gaines – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42451431   NAID File Unit: 42451428     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19420554

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

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: 42451431

NAID File Unit: 42451428

Microform: M1822

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