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James, Wesley – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Wesley James – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55756225   NAID File Unit: 55756222     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19406377

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Light (Lt or Li)

Record Info

NAID: 55756225

NAID File Unit: 55756222

Microform: M1993

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