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Gibson, Elijah – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Elijah Gibson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39075207   NAID File Unit: 39075205     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403845

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Carlisle

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 39075207

NAID File Unit: 39075205

Microform: M1821

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