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Hunter, James – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Hunter – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53599292   NAID File Unit: 53599289     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413972

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 53599292

NAID File Unit: 53599289

Microform: M1994

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