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West, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

James West – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53713204   NAID File Unit: 53713202     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19451416

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Florence

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53713204

NAID File Unit: 53713202

Microform: M1994

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