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Harris, James – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Harris – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38482930   NAID File Unit: 38482927     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490342

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1865

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Virginia

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38482930

NAID File Unit: 38482927

Microform: M1818

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