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Gaskins, John – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Gal-Ham

John Gaskins – 9th US Colored Infantry, Gal-Ham

NAID: 39098224   NAID File Unit: 39098221     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Gal-Ham

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19413202

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Drummond Town

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 53/8“

Complexion: very light

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 39098224

NAID File Unit: 39098221

Microform: M1821

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