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Young, James – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards, B-H – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

James Young – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards, B-H - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22240782   NAID File Unit: 22240780     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards, B-H - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19471388

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22240782

NAID File Unit: 22240780

Microform: M1818

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