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Young, James – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

James Young – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38872781   NAID File Unit: 38872779     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19431099

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38872781

NAID File Unit: 38872779

Microform: M1817

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