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Hightower, James P – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

James P Hightower – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

NAID: 45610334   NAID File Unit: 45610332     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19404121

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Brunswick

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45610334

NAID File Unit: 45610332

Microform: M1801

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