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Gilliard, Hector – Age 49, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Hector Gilliard – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45794224   NAID File Unit: 45794221     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416902

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: hilton head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 49

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45794224

NAID File Unit: 45794221

Microform: M1823

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