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James, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William James – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38828171   NAID File Unit: 38828169     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414655

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: New Berne

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38828171

NAID File Unit: 38828169

Microform: M1817

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