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James, Willis – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Willis James – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38828194   NAID File Unit: 38828192     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414660

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38828194

NAID File Unit: 38828192

Microform: M1817

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