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Gillespie, Jefferson – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Jefferson Gillespie – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53668789   NAID File Unit: 53668786     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19437155

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Vermont (Vt.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Woodstock

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Louisa

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53668789

NAID File Unit: 53668786

Microform: M1994

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