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Gant, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

John Gant – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55603407   NAID File Unit: 55603405     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467234

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pine Bluff

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Frederick

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55603407

NAID File Unit: 55603405

Microform: M2000

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