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

James Wist – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22327927   NAID File Unit: 22327925     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475753

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

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: 22327927

NAID File Unit: 22327925

Microform: M1818

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