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Carom, James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Carom – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38373707   NAID File Unit: 38373705     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484461

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38373707

NAID File Unit: 38373705

Microform: M1818

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