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James, Lyford – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Lyford James – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22287273   NAID File Unit: 22287270     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19473811

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22287273

NAID File Unit: 22287270

Microform: M1818

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