James Schank – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083551 NAID File Unit: 39083549 Microform: M1821
Military Service
Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi
Regiment: 8 infantry
ID: 19408055
Company: E
Year: 1863
Year Enlisted: 1863
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: October 15, 1863
Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)
Enlisted county: Philadelphia
Enlisted town: philadelphia
Residence
State born: New Jersey (N.J.)
County born: Mercer
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 29
Height: 5’ 51/4“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 39083551
NAID File Unit: 39083549
Microform: M1821
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