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Yates, Gilbert – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Gilbert Yates – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38418943   NAID File Unit: 38418940     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487249

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38418943

NAID File Unit: 38418940

Microform: M1818

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