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Hamilton, James – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Hamilton – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38384209   NAID File Unit: 38384206     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484967

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: light

Eye color: brown

Hair color: curly

Record Info

NAID: 38384209

NAID File Unit: 38384206

Microform: M1818

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