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Gates, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

John Gates – 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

NAID: 39125986   NAID File Unit: 39125983     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19426887

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ???

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: ???

Record Info

NAID: 39125986

NAID File Unit: 39125983

Microform: M1821

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