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Gibbs, Richard – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Richard Gibbs – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39075191   NAID File Unit: 39075189     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403842

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2 Dist.

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39075191

NAID File Unit: 39075189

Microform: M1821

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