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.
From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion, and James served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment.