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Gillum, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

William Gillum – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56968325   NAID File Unit: 56968323     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415477

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Michigan (Mich.)

County born: 

Town born: Detroit

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56968325

NAID File Unit: 56968323

Microform: M1824

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