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Gamble, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

James Gamble – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519989   NAID File Unit: 42519987     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444635

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Lewiston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42519989

NAID File Unit: 42519987

Microform: M1822

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