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Gamby, John W – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

John W Gamby – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57116847   NAID File Unit: 57116845     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19460569

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Dorchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57116847

NAID File Unit: 57116845

Microform: M1824

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