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Gilchrist, Walter – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Walter Gilchrist – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55787011   NAID File Unit: 55787008     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416469

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince George

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 6’ “

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

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55787011

NAID File Unit: 55787008

Microform: M1993

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