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Lightfoot, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Lightfoot – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55794764   NAID File Unit: 55794761     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419060

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55794764

NAID File Unit: 55794761

Microform: M1993

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