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James, Abija – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Abija James – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45890788   NAID File Unit: 45890785     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19451339

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 5,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Penn Cenia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Coffee

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 45890788

NAID File Unit: 45890785

Microform: M1823

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