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Nickens, James – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

James Nickens – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35832592   NAID File Unit: 35832589     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19407866

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ???

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Oysterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: v light

Eye color: ???

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 35832592

NAID File Unit: 35832589

Microform: M1819

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