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Steel, James A – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

James A Steel – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45922552   NAID File Unit: 45922549     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19459099

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BETHLEHEM

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45922552

NAID File Unit: 45922549

Microform: M1823

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