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Van Buren, James F – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James F Van Buren – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45779364   NAID File Unit: 45779361     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413109

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 12TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: STUYVESANT

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45779364

NAID File Unit: 45779361

Microform: M1823

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