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Gowans, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Gowans – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56936890   NAID File Unit: 56936887     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403457

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56936890

NAID File Unit: 56936887

Microform: M1824

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