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Whitson, James – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Whitson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38323295   NAID File Unit: 38323292     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482303

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Overton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38323295

NAID File Unit: 38323292

Microform: M1818

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