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Bletcher, James – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

James Bletcher – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57074935   NAID File Unit: 57074933     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19452850

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Quincy

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Pike

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 57074935

NAID File Unit: 57074933

Microform: M1824

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