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James, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Henry James – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53623128   NAID File Unit: 53623126     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19421533

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Tailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53623128

NAID File Unit: 53623126

Microform: M1994

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