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Bowen, James R – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James R Bowen – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55779338   NAID File Unit: 55779335     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19414684

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roanoke Island

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55779338

NAID File Unit: 55779335

Microform: M1993

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