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Coffin, James – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Coffin – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594682   NAID File Unit: 53594680     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413187

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 13/4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53594682

NAID File Unit: 53594680

Microform: M1994

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