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Gilbert, Nelson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

Nelson Gilbert – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53574420   NAID File Unit: 53574418     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19402745

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Harrisburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Morgantown

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53574420

NAID File Unit: 53574418

Microform: M1994

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