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Gibson, Nelson – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Nelson Gibson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53597129   NAID File Unit: 53597127     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413645

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Mason

Town born: 

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53597129

NAID File Unit: 53597127

Microform: M1994

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