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Gassoway, Joshua – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Joshua Gassoway – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53668603   NAID File Unit: 53668600     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19437063

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cumberland

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Harford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53668603

NAID File Unit: 53668600

Microform: M1994

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