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Gowens, James – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

James Gowens – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

NAID: 45608458   NAID File Unit: 45608456     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Forrest-Griffin

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19403237

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: James

Town born: 

Occupation: Mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45608458

NAID File Unit: 45608456

Microform: M1801

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