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Goens, James – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

James Goens – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39075409   NAID File Unit: 39075406     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403959

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: EVANSVILLE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39075409

NAID File Unit: 39075406

Microform: M1821

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