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Mathews, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

James Mathews – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57090215   NAID File Unit: 57090212     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19456927

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHICAGO

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: SPRINGFIELD

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57090215

NAID File Unit: 57090212

Microform: M1824

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