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Gardiner, Spence – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Spence Gardiner – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882804   NAID File Unit: 55882802     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448088

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Sumner

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55882804

NAID File Unit: 55882802

Microform: M1993

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