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Armstead, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

James Armstead – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55620157   NAID File Unit: 55620155     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19467848

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55620157

NAID File Unit: 55620155

Microform: M2000

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