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Sims, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

James Sims – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53683021   NAID File Unit: 53683018     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440377

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Lancaster

Enlisted town: Lancaster

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 53683021

NAID File Unit: 53683018

Microform: M1994

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