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Anderson, James – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Anderson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38367964   NAID File Unit: 38367962     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484073

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Sandusky

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38367964

NAID File Unit: 38367962

Microform: M1818

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