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Shelvy, James – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Shelvy – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38360600   NAID File Unit: 38360598     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483706

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Maryland

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Stewart

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38360600

NAID File Unit: 38360598

Microform: M1818

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