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Gwin, Jacob – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Jacob Gwin – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55524249   NAID File Unit: 55524247     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464088

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Utica

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55524249

NAID File Unit: 55524247

Microform: M2000

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