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Gales, Israel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Israel Gales – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56967812   NAID File Unit: 56967809     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415336

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Champaign

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Ohio

County born: Champaign

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56967812

NAID File Unit: 56967809

Microform: M1824

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