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Gifford, Alexander – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Gifford – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55883027   NAID File Unit: 55883025     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448226

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: Limestone

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Limestone

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55883027

NAID File Unit: 55883025

Microform: M1993

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