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Cato, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Cato – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38503920   NAID File Unit: 38503918     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491496

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: Bahama Isle

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38503920

NAID File Unit: 38503918

Microform: M1818

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