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Gibson, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

John Gibson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38904869   NAID File Unit: 38904866     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19439233

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

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Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 38904869

NAID File Unit: 38904866

Microform: M1817

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