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Gatlin, Richard – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Richard Gatlin – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55820053   NAID File Unit: 55820050     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428967

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55820053

NAID File Unit: 55820050

Microform: M1993

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