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Napoleon, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

James Napoleon – 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55371577   NAID File Unit: 55371575     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 48th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423334

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 2,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55371577

NAID File Unit: 55371575

Microform: M2000

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