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Cornish, James – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

James Cornish – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39072114   NAID File Unit: 39072112     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402340

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39072114

NAID File Unit: 39072112

Microform: M1821

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