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Gest, Richmond – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Richmond Gest – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53698659   NAID File Unit: 53698656     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19446830

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: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53698659

NAID File Unit: 53698656

Microform: M1994

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