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Witherspoon, Gilbert – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Gilbert Witherspoon – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38424711   NAID File Unit: 38424709     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487567

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Madison

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38424711

NAID File Unit: 38424709

Microform: M1818

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