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James, Joseph – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph James – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38349873   NAID File Unit: 38349871     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483210

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Gibson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38349873

NAID File Unit: 38349871

Microform: M1818

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