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Gaines, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

William Gaines – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46340557   NAID File Unit: 46340554     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19428316

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Port Royal

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Greenville

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46340557

NAID File Unit: 46340554

Microform: M1992

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