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Spencer, James – Age 48, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Spencer – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606654   NAID File Unit: 53606652     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415476

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 48

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: bn

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53606654

NAID File Unit: 53606652

Microform: M1994

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