INDOOR EXHIBIT IS CLOSED
Back to all Post

Gilbert, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Gilbert – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56936600   NAID File Unit: 56936597     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403277

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31st district

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Louisville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56936600

NAID File Unit: 56936597

Microform: M1824

Have your own Civil War Ancestor story to share?

The museum invites descendants of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) to publicly present their family members’ ancestral information on the first Saturday of each month.

Learn how you can share