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Gatson, Stephen – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Stephen Gatson – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46372928   NAID File Unit: 46372925     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19439462

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10,

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Beaufort

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46372928

NAID File Unit: 46372925

Microform: M1992

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