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Herron, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Herron – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38246422   NAID File Unit: 38246420     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476966

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Newton

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38246422

NAID File Unit: 38246420

Microform: M1818

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