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Gillespie, Amos – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Amos Gillespie – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38682652   NAID File Unit: 38682650     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497229

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Piketon

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Tazewell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38682652

NAID File Unit: 38682650

Microform: M1818

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