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Cherry, James – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Cherry – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22280654   NAID File Unit: 22280652     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473416

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 5, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: Washington

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 22280654

NAID File Unit: 22280652

Microform: M1818

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