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Gibbs, George – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

George Gibbs – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35824463   NAID File Unit: 35824461     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403818

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Alexandria

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35824463

NAID File Unit: 35824461

Microform: M1819

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