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Gilbert, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Gilbert – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35824562   NAID File Unit: 35824559     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403802

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35824562

NAID File Unit: 35824559

Microform: M1819

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