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Burks, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

James Burks – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53664549   NAID File Unit: 53664547     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19435942

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Charleston

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Giles

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53664549

NAID File Unit: 53664547

Microform: M1994

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