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Edwards, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Edwards – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38285027   NAID File Unit: 38285024     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479355

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Peoria

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38285027

NAID File Unit: 38285024

Microform: M1818

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