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Sims, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

James Sims – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55868310   NAID File Unit: 55868307     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442722

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fairfax

Town born: Fairfax

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55868310

NAID File Unit: 55868307

Microform: M1993

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