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Lyons, Gilbert – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Gilbert Lyons – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38488228   NAID File Unit: 38488226     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490607

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Lyon

Town born: 

Occupation: Miller

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38488228

NAID File Unit: 38488226

Microform: M1818

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