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Van Wyck, James – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James Van Wyck – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56953249   NAID File Unit: 56953246     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19411416

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Manhassett

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56953249

NAID File Unit: 56953246

Microform: M1824

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