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Shaw, James M – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

James M Shaw – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835754   NAID File Unit: 35835752     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409247

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: very black scar on back right hand

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35835754

NAID File Unit: 35835752

Microform: M1819

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