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Gilbreath, Willis – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Gilbreath – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38242779   NAID File Unit: 38242777     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476772

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hawkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38242779

NAID File Unit: 38242777

Microform: M1818

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