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Mason, James – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Mason – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22316241   NAID File Unit: 22316238     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475124

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastern Shore

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22316241

NAID File Unit: 22316238

Microform: M1818

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