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Welcome, James – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

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

NAID: 39088156   NAID File Unit: 39088153     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410272

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: WINCHESTER

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39088156

NAID File Unit: 39088153

Microform: M1821

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