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Gipson, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

John Gipson – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55883088   NAID File Unit: 55883085     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448263

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Decatur

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Mullato

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55883088

NAID File Unit: 55883085

Microform: M1993

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