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Shields, Jim – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Jim Shields – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46384527   NAID File Unit: 46384524     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19443294

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: Beaufort

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Combahee

Occupation: plowman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 46384527

NAID File Unit: 46384524

Microform: M1992

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