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James, Willis – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Willis James – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55860869   NAID File Unit: 55860867     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19439857

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 15, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington NC

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Sampson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55860869

NAID File Unit: 55860867

Microform: M1993

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