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Hensen, James – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

James Hensen – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46279932   NAID File Unit: 46279930     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19405782

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Newark

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46279932

NAID File Unit: 46279930

Microform: M1992

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