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Edwards, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Edwards – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55785156   NAID File Unit: 55785154     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416102

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55785156

NAID File Unit: 55785154

Microform: M1993

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