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Hillman, Gustavus – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Gustavus Hillman – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38483914   NAID File Unit: 38483912     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490375

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Donelson

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38483914

NAID File Unit: 38483912

Microform: M1818

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