James Adkins – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery
NAID: 38617277 NAID File Unit: 38617274 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19494800
Company: I
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: September 14, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Camp Nelson
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Lincoln
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 27
Height: 5’ 7“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38617277
NAID File Unit: 38617274
Microform: M1818
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