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McCorkerell, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

James McCorkerell – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55586943   NAID File Unit: 55586940     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466514

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Corinth

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55586943

NAID File Unit: 55586940

Microform: M2000

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