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Smith, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

James Smith – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55347808   NAID File Unit: 55347806     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19409095

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Kinsale

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55347808

NAID File Unit: 55347806

Microform: M2000

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