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Gwin, Samuel W – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Samuel W Gwin – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39075369   NAID File Unit: 39075366     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403949

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Brighton

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Beaver

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39075369

NAID File Unit: 39075366

Microform: M1821

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