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McHenry, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James McHenry – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56944280   NAID File Unit: 56944277     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19407151

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 6, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: New Berne

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56944280

NAID File Unit: 56944277

Microform: M1824

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