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Powell, James Henry – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

James Henry Powell – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55831551   NAID File Unit: 55831549     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432758

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMITHFIELD

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Isle Of Wight

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55831551

NAID File Unit: 55831549

Microform: M1993

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