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Bell, James – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

James Bell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269377   NAID File Unit: 46269374     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400394

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46269377

NAID File Unit: 46269374

Microform: M1992

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