John H James – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
NAID: 22216875 NAID File Unit: 22216873 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations
Regiment: 12 artillery
ID: 19470373
Company: C
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: July 26, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Camp Nelson
Residence
State born: Virginia (Va.)
County born: Southampton
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 26
Height: 5’ 8“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 22216875
NAID File Unit: 22216873
Microform: M1818
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