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Gaskins, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

James Gaskins – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55852475   NAID File Unit: 55852473     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438641

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55852475

NAID File Unit: 55852473

Microform: M1993

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