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Gales, Henry – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Henry Gales – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45888461   NAID File Unit: 45888459     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19450554

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 4,

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45888461

NAID File Unit: 45888459

Microform: M1823

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