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Gilchrist, William H – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

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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