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Scott, James L – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

James L Scott – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55833826   NAID File Unit: 55833824     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19433401

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Chesterville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55833826

NAID File Unit: 55833824

Microform: M1993

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