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McGruder, James – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

James McGruder – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38740698   NAID File Unit: 38740695     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500812

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38740698

NAID File Unit: 38740695

Microform: M1818

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