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Wist, James – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

James Wist – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38751188   NAID File Unit: 38751186     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501448

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 6,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Wheelwright

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38751188

NAID File Unit: 38751186

Microform: M1818

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