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Gillespie, Basset – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Basset Gillespie – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38958771   NAID File Unit: 38958768     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19456121

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38958771

NAID File Unit: 38958768

Microform: M1817

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