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Aiken, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Aiken – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271481   NAID File Unit: 38271479     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478328

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: December 9,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38271481

NAID File Unit: 38271479

Microform: M1818

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