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McCoy, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

James McCoy – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35831725   NAID File Unit: 35831723     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19407310

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 35831725

NAID File Unit: 35831723

Microform: M1819

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