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Wescott, James – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

James Wescott – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45810059   NAID File Unit: 45810057     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19423105

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45810059

NAID File Unit: 45810057

Microform: M1823

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