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Gilbert, Harry – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Harry Gilbert – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38381925   NAID File Unit: 38381923     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484955

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: McDonald

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 113/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38381925

NAID File Unit: 38381923

Microform: M1818

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