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Hamilton, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

James Hamilton – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

NAID: 45609400   NAID File Unit: 45609397     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19403723

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 27, 1864

Enlisted state: [blank]

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: dorchester

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: JACKSON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45609400

NAID File Unit: 45609397

Microform: M1801

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