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Getwood, Gerard – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Gerard Getwood – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53619266   NAID File Unit: 53619264     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19419876

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 8, 1865

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53619266

NAID File Unit: 53619264

Microform: M1994

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