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Edwards, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Edwards – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22309292   NAID File Unit: 22309289     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474804

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pine Bluff

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22309292

NAID File Unit: 22309289

Microform: M1818

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