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Palmer, James – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Palmer – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38400995   NAID File Unit: 38400993     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486017

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38400995

NAID File Unit: 38400993

Microform: M1818

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