William H Gilchrist – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal
NAID: 39075315 NAID File Unit: 39075312 Microform: M1821
Military Service
Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal
Regiment: 8 infantry
ID: 19403861
Company: H
Year: 1863
Year Enlisted: 1863
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: September 1, 1863
Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Jamaica
Residence
State born: New York (N.Y.)
County born:
Town born: Cole Springs
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 35
Height: 5’ 71/8“
Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)
Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)
Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)
Record Info
NAID: 39075315
NAID File Unit: 39075312
Microform: M1821
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