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Gilliam, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Gilliam – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45888667   NAID File Unit: 45888664     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19450626

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 24, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Dealer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 45888667

NAID File Unit: 45888664

Microform: M1823

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