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Contee, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

James Contee – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45855832   NAID File Unit: 45855829     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438808

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 11, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45855832

NAID File Unit: 45855829

Microform: M1823

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