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Gibson, Benjamin – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Gibson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56936553   NAID File Unit: 56936550     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403264

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 19, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31ST DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: JEFFERSON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56936553

NAID File Unit: 56936550

Microform: M1824

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