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Gales, Washington – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Washington Gales – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55424831   NAID File Unit: 55424829     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19450184

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55424831

NAID File Unit: 55424829

Microform: M2000

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