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Cole, David A James – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

David A James Cole – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071689   NAID File Unit: 39071687     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402102

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JAMAICA

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: EAST HAMPTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39071689

NAID File Unit: 39071687

Microform: M1821

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