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James, John H – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

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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