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Edwards, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James Edwards – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56935170   NAID File Unit: 56935168     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19402620

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Staten Island

Occupation: Hastter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56935170

NAID File Unit: 56935168

Microform: M1824

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