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Perkins, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Perkins – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38259088   NAID File Unit: 38259085     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477617

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pike

Town born: Pike

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38259088

NAID File Unit: 38259085

Microform: M1818

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