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Smith, James – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Smith – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606470   NAID File Unit: 53606468     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415407

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 21, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53606470

NAID File Unit: 53606468

Microform: M1994

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