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Weemes, James – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

James Weemes – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35840771   NAID File Unit: 35840768     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411555

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: very light mulatto

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35840771

NAID File Unit: 35840768

Microform: M1819

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