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Military Service Record of Leon Gaste, 73rd US Colored Infantry

Leon Gaste – 73rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84402578   NAID File Unit: 84402575     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 73rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  73 infantry

ID: 33746412

Company: C

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1862

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Cigar maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Bright

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84402578

NAID File Unit: 84402575

Microform: X

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