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Ricketts, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

James Ricketts – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42579106   NAID File Unit: 42579103     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457212

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Clay

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 42579106

NAID File Unit: 42579103

Microform: M1822

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