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Gillies, William – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Gillies – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45760320   NAID File Unit: 45760318     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19404677

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45760320

NAID File Unit: 45760318

Microform: M1823

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