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Gardner, Bird – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Bird Gardner – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55523432   NAID File Unit: 55523430     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464058

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Plantation

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55523432

NAID File Unit: 55523430

Microform: M2000

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