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Wells, James – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

James Wells – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45877710   NAID File Unit: 45877707     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445878

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BALTIMORE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: CHESTER

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45877710

NAID File Unit: 45877707

Microform: M1823

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