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Gordon, James – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Gordon – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38481102   NAID File Unit: 38481100     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490254

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Cabinet Maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38481102

NAID File Unit: 38481100

Microform: M1818

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