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James, William – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William James – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38389177   NAID File Unit: 38389175     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485313

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38389177

NAID File Unit: 38389175

Microform: M1818

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