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Gains, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

William Gains – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42451444   NAID File Unit: 42451440     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19420560

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42451444

NAID File Unit: 42451440

Microform: M1822

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