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Primer, James J – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

James J Primer – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38259980   NAID File Unit: 38259978     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477692

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Raleigh

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38259980

NAID File Unit: 38259978

Microform: M1818

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