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Gordon, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

John Gordon – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35824698   NAID File Unit: 35824695     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403876

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 12, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Winchester

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35824698

NAID File Unit: 35824695

Microform: M1819

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