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Read, James – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Read – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55800674   NAID File Unit: 55800672     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19421444

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HAMPTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King And Queen

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55800674

NAID File Unit: 55800672

Microform: M1993

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