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Schank, James – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

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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