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Bowman, James O – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James O Bowman – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45752114   NAID File Unit: 45752112     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400724

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Dutchess

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45752114

NAID File Unit: 45752112

Microform: M1823

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