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Gettis, David – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

David Gettis – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55492455   NAID File Unit: 55492453     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  51 infantry

ID: 19461899

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55492455

NAID File Unit: 55492453

Microform: M2000

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