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James, Napoleon – Age 41, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Napoleon James – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55756174   NAID File Unit: 55756172     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19406371

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55756174

NAID File Unit: 55756172

Microform: M1993

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