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Walker, James – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Walker – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38267579   NAID File Unit: 38267577     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478096

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gibbs

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38267579

NAID File Unit: 38267577

Microform: M1818

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