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Gayton, William C – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William C Gayton – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56936454   NAID File Unit: 56936451     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403218

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 25TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Geneva

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56936454

NAID File Unit: 56936451

Microform: M1824

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