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Ghent, David A – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

David A Ghent – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55820109   NAID File Unit: 55820105     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428996

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55820109

NAID File Unit: 55820105

Microform: M1993

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