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Bell, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Bell – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38503164   NAID File Unit: 38503162     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491432

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38503164

NAID File Unit: 38503162

Microform: M1818

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