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Giles, Jacob – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Jacob Giles – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35824582   NAID File Unit: 35824579     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403809

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35824582

NAID File Unit: 35824579

Microform: M1819

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