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Stokes, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

James Stokes – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55836633   NAID File Unit: 55836630     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19434202

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55836633

NAID File Unit: 55836630

Microform: M1993

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