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Wells, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

James Wells – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55807323   NAID File Unit: 55807320     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19423954

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Duplin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55807323

NAID File Unit: 55807320

Microform: M1993

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