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Gamble, Charles – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Charles Gamble – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882730   NAID File Unit: 55882728     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448125

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Backlodge

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Sumner

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55882730

NAID File Unit: 55882728

Microform: M1993

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