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Walker, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Walker – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38665950   NAID File Unit: 38665948     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496434

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 21, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Jessamine

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38665950

NAID File Unit: 38665948

Microform: M1818

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