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James, Robert – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Robert James – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45765005   NAID File Unit: 45765003     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19407103

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 10, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45765005

NAID File Unit: 45765003

Microform: M1823

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