Bolling was on furlough from the 6th Alabama Infantry regiment. The company of volunteers he was recruiting would become Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion.
During the Civil War, James served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment, and from May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry.
During the Civil War, James served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. From June 1862 to November 1863 Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion.