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Gill, Simon – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Simon Gill – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55628227   NAID File Unit: 55628224     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19468286

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55628227

NAID File Unit: 55628224

Microform: M2000

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