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Williams, James – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 55th US Colored Infantry

James Williams – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55646351   NAID File Unit: 55646348     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469223

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Pulaski

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55646351

NAID File Unit: 55646348

Microform: M2000

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