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Gilbert, James – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Gilbert – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38287957   NAID File Unit: 38287954     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479571

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Danville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38287957

NAID File Unit: 38287954

Microform: M1818

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