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Gibson, William – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

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

NAID: 39075274   NAID File Unit: 39075271     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403857

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cumberland

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 39075274

NAID File Unit: 39075271

Microform: M1821

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