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Dodd, James – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Dodd – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38478185   NAID File Unit: 38478182     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490093

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Kentucky

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38478185

NAID File Unit: 38478182

Microform: M1818

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