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Herrod, James – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Herrod – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53598630   NAID File Unit: 53598628     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413881

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: White

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53598630

NAID File Unit: 53598628

Microform: M1994

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