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Gilchrist, Samuel – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Gilchrist – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55752187   NAID File Unit: 55752185     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19404496

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hampton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Surry

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55752187

NAID File Unit: 55752185

Microform: M1993

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