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Blackburn, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

James Blackburn – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42443601   NAID File Unit: 42443599     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19418050

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 5,

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42443601

NAID File Unit: 42443599

Microform: M1822

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