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Widgen, James – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Vau-Wil

James Widgen – 10th US Colored Infantry, Vau-Wil

NAID: 39136450   NAID File Unit: 39136447     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Vau-Wil

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19430483

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Drummond Town

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

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: 39136450

NAID File Unit: 39136447

Microform: M1821

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