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James, Ferdinand – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Ferdinand James – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22287235   NAID File Unit: 22287232     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473795

Company: D

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: 22287235

NAID File Unit: 22287232

Microform: M1818

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