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Colwell, James – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

James Colwell – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55880459   NAID File Unit: 55880456     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447417

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Burke

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55880459

NAID File Unit: 55880456

Microform: M1993

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