In 1863 , he joined the Union Army in the American Civil War ( 1861 - 1865 ) where he remained until December 1864 .
Gayles especially loved reading the bible and hymn book .
In 1863 , Gayles joined the Union Army in the American Civil War ( 1861 - 1865 ) where Gayles remained until December 1864 .
Gayles especially loved reading the bible and hymn book .