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Military Service Record of James Rensan, United States Colored Troops: 87th US Colored Infantry (New)

James Rensan – 87th US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107202310   NAID File Unit: 107202307     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 87th US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  87 infantry

ID: 33753622

Company: G

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: St Charles

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

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: 107202310

NAID File Unit: 107202307

Microform: X

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