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Wilkes, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

James Wilkes – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42507949   NAID File Unit: 42507946     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19439055

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September [unclear], 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alliance

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42507949

NAID File Unit: 42507946

Microform: M1822

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