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Othemus, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

James Othemus – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55372019   NAID File Unit: 55372016     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423533

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Pickens

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55372019

NAID File Unit: 55372016

Microform: M2000

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