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James, Ferdinand – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ferdinand James – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38712058   NAID File Unit: 38712054     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499197

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Martin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Light (Lt or Li)

Hair color: Light (Lt or Li)

Record Info

NAID: 38712058

NAID File Unit: 38712054

Microform: M1818

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