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Clay, Hercules M – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Hercules M Clay – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071540   NAID File Unit: 39071538     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402130

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Monmouth

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39071540

NAID File Unit: 39071538

Microform: M1821

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