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Gillespie, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John Gillespie – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56968304   NAID File Unit: 56968301     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415471

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Delaware

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: COLUMBUS

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56968304

NAID File Unit: 56968301

Microform: M1824

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