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Snipe, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

James Snipe – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38747078   NAID File Unit: 38747075     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501194

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 28, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38747078

NAID File Unit: 38747075

Microform: M1818

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