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Gartrell, Van – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Van Gartrell – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53645501   NAID File Unit: 53645497     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19430066

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Clarke

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53645501

NAID File Unit: 53645497

Microform: M1994

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