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Gwin, John W – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

John W Gwin – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55858269   NAID File Unit: 55858267     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19439154

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55858269

NAID File Unit: 55858267

Microform: M1993

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