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Gibson, Charles – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Charles Gibson – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35824527   NAID File Unit: 35824522     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403792

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Rock Creek

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35824527

NAID File Unit: 35824522

Microform: M1819

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