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Gilchrist, John T – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John T Gilchrist – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38796408   NAID File Unit: 38796406     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19403302

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince George

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38796408

NAID File Unit: 38796406

Microform: M1817

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