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Ralston, Gaston – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Gaston Ralston – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56978392   NAID File Unit: 56978390     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19418834

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsboro

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56978392

NAID File Unit: 56978390

Microform: M1824

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