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Gathan, Allen – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Allen Gathan – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53597005   NAID File Unit: 53597003     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413610

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: [illegible]

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53597005

NAID File Unit: 53597003

Microform: M1994

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