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Gaskins, Lewis – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

Lewis Gaskins – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

NAID: 45607916   NAID File Unit: 45607914     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19402971

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 27, 1863

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

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Occupation: teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45607916

NAID File Unit: 45607914

Microform: M1801

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