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Gaines, Wiley – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Wiley Gaines – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489745   NAID File Unit: 42489743     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433731

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42489745

NAID File Unit: 42489743

Microform: M1822

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