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Forbes, James L – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

James L Forbes – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57116347   NAID File Unit: 57116345     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19460550

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Calvert

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Calvert

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 53/8“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57116347

NAID File Unit: 57116345

Microform: M1824

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