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Wells, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

James Wells – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55871929   NAID File Unit: 55871927     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444108

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Talbot

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Talbot

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55871929

NAID File Unit: 55871927

Microform: M1993

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