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Burns, James W – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James W Burns – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38622820   NAID File Unit: 38622818     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495036

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38622820

NAID File Unit: 38622818

Microform: M1818

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