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Military Service Record of Elisha Gaines, 70th US Colored Infantry

Elisha Gaines – 70th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84370126   NAID File Unit: 84370123     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 70th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  70 infantry

ID: 33752095

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River Bridge

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84370126

NAID File Unit: 84370123

Microform: X

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