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Hamilton, James – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Hamilton – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38632969   NAID File Unit: 38632967     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19495495

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Toledo

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Darke

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38632969

NAID File Unit: 38632967

Microform: M1818

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