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Gilchrist, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Gilchrist – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38480810   NAID File Unit: 38480807     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490226

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clifton

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

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: 38480810

NAID File Unit: 38480807

Microform: M1818

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