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Cheaves, Daniel – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Daniel Cheaves – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55781665   NAID File Unit: 55781662     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19415209

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: City Point

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince George

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55781665

NAID File Unit: 55781662

Microform: M1993

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