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Tankard, James – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

James Tankard – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39085773   NAID File Unit: 39085770     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408959

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plattsburg

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39085773

NAID File Unit: 39085770

Microform: M1821

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