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Gess, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 44th US Colored Infantry

James Gess – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53645588   NAID File Unit: 53645586     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19430109

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rome

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53645588

NAID File Unit: 53645586

Microform: M1994

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