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Burnett, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

James Burnett – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55814014   NAID File Unit: 55814012     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19426910

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Westmoreland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55814014

NAID File Unit: 55814012

Microform: M1993

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