John James – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
NAID: 22216856 NAID File Unit: 22216854 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19470366
Company: L
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: August 27, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
County born: Shelby
Town born:
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 18
Height: 5’ 7“
Complexion: Dark
Eye color: Dark
Hair color: Dark
Record Info
NAID: 22216856
NAID File Unit: 22216854
Microform: M1818
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