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Gilbert, Thomas – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas Gilbert – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38242716   NAID File Unit: 38242714     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476758

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: KNOXVILLE

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38242716

NAID File Unit: 38242714

Microform: M1818

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