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Gaines, William – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William Gaines – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38824048   NAID File Unit: 38824045     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413977

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HARRISBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38824048

NAID File Unit: 38824045

Microform: M1817

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