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Gibson, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

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

NAID: 39075252   NAID File Unit: 39075250     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403854

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HARRISBURG

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39075252

NAID File Unit: 39075250

Microform: M1821

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