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Gant, Somerset – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Somerset Gant – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42602753   NAID File Unit: 42602751     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19459923

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: calvert

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Calvert

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42602753

NAID File Unit: 42602751

Microform: M1822

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