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Gest, James – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

James Gest – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53698622   NAID File Unit: 53698620     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19446792

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Union

Town born: Union Dist

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53698622

NAID File Unit: 53698620

Microform: M1994

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