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James, Richard – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Richard James – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56971431   NAID File Unit: 56971428     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19416268

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Logan

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 56971431

NAID File Unit: 56971428

Microform: M1824

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