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Hurse, James – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Hurse – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38247833   NAID File Unit: 38247830     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477038

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Asheville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Averill District

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38247833

NAID File Unit: 38247830

Microform: M1818

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