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Gilchrist, Solomon – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Solomon Gilchrist – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45760299   NAID File Unit: 45760297     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19404709

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2ND DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: SCARSDALE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45760299

NAID File Unit: 45760297

Microform: M1823

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