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Oliver, James – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James Oliver – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45771250   NAID File Unit: 45771248     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410408

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11th District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45771250

NAID File Unit: 45771248

Microform: M1823

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