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Gatham, Allen – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Allen Gatham – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42452047   NAID File Unit: 42452043     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19420684

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Pennsylvania

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42452047

NAID File Unit: 42452043

Microform: M1822

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