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Wadkins, James – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

James Wadkins – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39087374   NAID File Unit: 39087371     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409848

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: INDIANAPOLIS

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 39087374

NAID File Unit: 39087371

Microform: M1821

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