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McKinney, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James McKinney – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38304545   NAID File Unit: 38304542     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480856

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Reyel

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38304545

NAID File Unit: 38304542

Microform: M1818

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