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Wadkins, James – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 44th US Colored Infantry

James Wadkins – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53658858   NAID File Unit: 53658855     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19434436

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rome

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Augusta

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53658858

NAID File Unit: 53658855

Microform: M1994

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